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## Recent meetings (43)

- [2026-08-10 — Brazoria County to Review Department Budget Requests at Upcoming Workshop](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/714bf59a-4323-45de-88b9-b2bf05a73af5): Commissioners Court
- [2026-08-03 — Brazoria County to Review Department Budget Requests at Upcoming Workshop](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/1f5a48fa-962f-409a-b134-e7e96ed84e8e): Commissioners Court
- [2026-07-28 — Brazoria County Commissioners Court to Review Infrastructure, Tax Policies, and Emergency Services](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/92880ebd-213b-4905-a719-3d865d7fe5f2): Commissioners Court
- [2026-07-14 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve new medical and dental benefits and debris removal projects](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/8ab9ef88-15d9-4cf4-9262-1823149b72d8): Commissioners Court
- [2026-06-23 — Brazoria County honors late public servant Joe S. Williams and upgrades emergency gear](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/e910bdb2-61c9-4881-9afe-fa034b27ebe9): Commissioners Court
- [2026-06-09 — Brazoria County leaders push back on data center growth as residents raise concerns](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/f29f9825-40d9-42d8-be15-5ddff9add00c): Commissioners Court
- [2026-05-26 — Brazoria County approves new sheriff's position and solar road repairs](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/7223bb43-2faa-45e1-9bf7-4fa42e01fe23): Commissioners Court
- [2026-05-12 — Brazoria County honors Masons, updates road signs, and approves new facility staffing](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/86afe27f-8f5a-46a7-be3a-a62da02454aa): Commissioners Court
- [2026-04-28 — County to add new deputy for Precinct 2 and adjust staffing for local parks](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/81f6cc6e-0ca9-4eca-bfab-b29ad5a05c74): Commissioners Court
- [2026-04-14 — Commissioners Court denies courthouse security position, approves beach safety overtime](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/4d175f27-927b-435f-a0b8-9d3b456f1e3b): Commissioners Court
- [2026-03-24 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve financial report, insurance broker, and library tech upgrades](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/9fe8e0e8-bbb9-4a41-b9ec-167d7fce9ff9): Commissioners Court
- [2026-03-10 — Commissioners Court shuts down tax breaks for data centers, citing community concerns](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/749abee3-0fa4-49de-a20a-478f5a1eb5eb): Commissioners Court
- [2026-02-24 — Brazoria County Court approves mosquito spraying, library reports, and park upgrades](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/62bdc280-21dd-4ecc-9944-f3f881e427c2): Commissioners Court
- [2026-02-10 — Liberty Bell replica coming to county building, plus a new outdoor burn ban is now in effect.](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/f9a9f33a-bdde-4435-b9d8-83ee7b4128f3): Commissioners Court
- [2026-01-27 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve new staff for DA's office and tackle illegal dumping](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/6031b131-b97b-4dce-a80c-087c56a317ff): Commissioners Court
- [2026-01-13 — Brazoria County kicks off 2026 with new leadership and park upgrades](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/34b0a0a5-be45-4281-b3e0-1b9a66a4fbad): Commissioners Court
- [2025-12-09 — County leaders approve bond payoff and mosquito control plans to wrap up 2025](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/7462c08b-742a-4c8d-98e8-c0c2ea41149e): Commissioners Court
- [2025-11-25 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve library upgrades and disaster planning](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/59350209-8f3a-4d73-ad5b-357d7b8b19fa): Commissioners Court
- [2025-11-18 — County cracks down on drainage rules for new construction](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/297c0c86-46f6-42e6-893d-0c979018982b): Commissioners Court
- [2025-11-17 — County officials officially certify recent election results, warn of potential tax impacts](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/177479f8-8fdc-4f86-bde6-6d8897ae7d7a): Commissioners Court
- [2025-10-28 — Brazoria County approves dune restoration and honors local veterans](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/962df483-f474-4fff-ac85-bbe437e6df8e): Commissioners Court
- [2025-10-14 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve new flood mitigation projects and honor local veterans](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/1b657606-290d-4cfc-9417-90eb196aca93): Commissioners Court
- [2025-09-23 — Brazoria County Adopts 2026 Budget and Tax Rate; Focuses on Infrastructure and Growth](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/b1494510-f454-44dd-afb7-1d1b241885be): Commissioners Court
- [2025-09-09 — County approves tax rate proposal, new salvage yard, and honors local veterans and history](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/8b60f2d1-a536-4d08-8c38-0826568aae51): Commissioners Court
- [2025-08-26 — Commissioners Court approves vehicle replacements and infrastructure repairs](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/4b21e443-18c9-485f-8e74-2f1e518a5ff1): Commissioners Court
- [2025-08-12 — Local business owners push back against county using out-of-state contractors](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/3279e8fb-c1a7-4577-b629-afb388e572d6): Commissioners Court
- [2025-08-06 — Brazoria County Kicks Off Budget Workshops: Sheriff and JP Seek More Staff](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/f6633d53-54bc-4428-bc19-918d0dce1a20): Commissioners Court
- [2025-07-22 — County Commissioners approve health insurance plan changes and honor local retirees and community leaders](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/d55192d1-a8cf-4f8d-a48a-40f94f7cff11): Commissioners Court
- [2025-07-21 — Brazoria County Kicks Off Budget Workshops for 2026](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/f87fa581-1464-49e3-ad4d-6c8f8ad21bf3): Commissioners Court
- [2025-07-08 — Brazoria County moves forward on road repairs, debris removal, and a new teen center](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/e318b795-25e4-494e-a8a0-8944a83a914d): Commissioners Court
- [2025-06-24 — County approves tax abatement assignment for Volkswagen facility in Freeport](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/e74eefbb-113b-4fa0-ab89-13c17a80ee73): Commissioners Court
- [2025-06-10 — Brazoria County Commissioners approve Juneteenth proclamation and new water study for detention facility](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/96c033c6-db9a-47ee-a09f-7b4912e5ce51): Commissioners Court
- [2025-05-27 — Commissioners Court Approves Summer Beach Patrols and Major Drainage Upgrades](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/2315ee48-4705-437e-a55a-dfb222b6c980): Commissioners Court
- [2025-05-13 — Commissioners Court tackles broadband, veteran memorials, and local business concerns](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/969e17ac-cfb2-4aa4-b392-a430fd32ce86): Commissioners Court
- [2025-04-22 — Brazoria County to expand infrastructure and adjust voting precincts](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/bcca7687-69f8-4c05-9ab2-0a6d97caa2e4): Commissioners Court
- [2025-04-08 — Brazoria County Commissioners Approve New Courthouse Café Lease and Address Road Projects](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/44b0d7d9-1988-48a1-b02f-ccef743c050d): Commissioners Court
- [2025-03-25 — Brazoria County Commissioners Approve Financial Report and Property Insurance Renewal](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/66324b7d-e123-4a57-bf94-5d1be313c4ca): Commissioners Court
- [2025-03-11 — Brazoria County celebrates Texas History and Aviation, approves new health services for Sheriff's Office](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/64067118-1753-411f-adf5-d225dfe21071): Commissioners Court
- [2025-02-11 — Brazoria County leaders push forward on park upgrades and dune restoration projects](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/9e5dee80-aa6f-404b-9f2d-85726e8d5257): Commissioners Court
- [2025-01-28 — Brazoria County Commissioners Court approves new employee health clinic and mosquito control reorganization](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/fe324607-6a7b-4fdd-8458-23a0fedc9d2e): Commissioners Court
- [2025-01-14 — Brazoria County kicks off 2025 with Justice Center move and new staff introductions](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/7ade4ebb-bcb7-42e3-a634-ace55772edd6): Commissioners Court
- [2025-01-06 — County extends disaster declaration following December tornadoes; no federal aid expected](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/bed6049b-20e6-402c-a334-1f2534729edf): Commissioners Court
- [2025-01-01 — New Year's Day meeting: County officials sworn in and staff appointments approved](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/meetings/c8a28465-ca7c-45e7-be35-ae3046382f2d): Commissioners Court


## Civic issues (31)

- [municipal budget](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/municipal-budget): budget · priority: critical
- [infrastructure funding](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-funding): budget · priority: high
- [public safety](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [emergency management](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/emergency-management): public-safety · priority: critical
- [flood mitigation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/flood-mitigation): environment · priority: critical
- [zoning and land use regulation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/zoning-and-land-use-regulation): development · priority: high
- [economic development incentives](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development-incentives): development · priority: critical
- [Angleton ISD School Expansion](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/angleton-isd-school-expansion): schools · priority: high
- [energy infrastructure](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/energy-infrastructure): general · priority: medium
- [data center regulation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/data-center-regulation): general · priority: critical
- [law enforcement conduct](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/law-enforcement-conduct): general · priority: high
- [public health / pest control](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/public-health-pest-control): general · priority: medium
- [elections and representation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/elections-and-representation): governance · priority: medium
- [local election](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/local-election): governance · priority: high
- [industrial safety](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/industrial-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [city administration and policy](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/city-administration-and-policy): general · priority: high
- [city legal counsel appointment](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/city-legal-counsel-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Stephen F. Austin Statue Restoration](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/stephen-f-austin-statue-restoration): parks-rec · priority: high
- [election turnout](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/election-turnout): governance · priority: high
- [election results](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [Juneteenth Recognition](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/juneteenth-recognition): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Library Infrastructure and Content](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/library-infrastructure-and-content): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Illegal Dumping Enforcement](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/illegal-dumping-enforcement): public-safety · priority: high
- [judicial integrity](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/judicial-integrity): general · priority: medium
- [fireworks regulation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/fireworks-regulation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [animal shelter funding](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-shelter-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [Municipal Utility District formation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/municipal-utility-district-formation): general · priority: high
- [public health emergency](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/public-health-emergency): public-safety · priority: high
- [city council conduct](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/city-council-conduct): governance · priority: medium
- [election information](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/election-information): governance · priority: high
- [eminent domain](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/issues/eminent-domain): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (7)

- [Brazoria County Reinvestment Zone No. 26-01](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/brazoria-county-reinvestment-zone-no-26-01): rezone · denied
- [Bavaria Autoparts LLC Salvage Yard](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/bavaria-autoparts-llc-salvage-yard): other · approved
- [Volkswagen Group of America / PRP KDC Freeport Development](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/volkswagen-group-of-america-prp-kdc-freeport-development): other · approved
- [Pecan Ranch](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/pecan-ranch): other · approved
- [KB Homes Lone Star Inc. Residential Development](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/kb-homes-lone-star-inc-residential-development): variance · denied
- [Follett’s Island Dune Restoration Phase 2](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/folletts-island-dune-restoration-phase-2): other · approved
- [Quintana Office Building and Visitor Center](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/development/quintana-office-building-and-visitor-center): other · denied


## Community topics (35)

- [Data Center Development](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/data-center-development): development
- [Stephen F. Austin Statue Restoration](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/stephen-f-austin-statue-restoration): parks-rec
- [Firearm Discharge Ordinance](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/firearm-discharge-ordinance): public-safety
- [Tax Abatements](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/tax-abatements): taxes-budget
- [Data Center Tax Abatements](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/data-center-tax-abatements): development
- [San Bernard River Dredging](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/san-bernard-river-dredging): environment
- [Grant Management Issues](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/grant-management-issues): development
- [Criminal Justice Coordinating Council](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/criminal-justice-coordinating-council): public-safety
- [Iowa Colony](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/iowa-colony): roads
- [Memorial Day](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/memorial-day): parks-rec
- [Velasco Drainage District Contract Dispute](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/velasco-drainage-district-contract-dispute): business-jobs
- [Industrial Environmental Oversight](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/industrial-environmental-oversight): environment
- [Game Room Permitting](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/game-room-permitting): business-jobs
- [Charlie Brown Cemetery](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/charlie-brown-cemetery): public-safety
- [Road Maintenance](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/road-maintenance): roads
- [Road Use Agreement (H.11)](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/road-use-agreement-h11): development
- [Children's Protective Services Board Appointment](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/childrens-protective-services-board-appointment): development
- [Public Record / Personal Legacy](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/public-record-personal-legacy): public-safety
- [Local Vendor Procurement](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/local-vendor-procurement): business-jobs
- [Sheriff's Office Conduct](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/sheriffs-office-conduct): public-safety
- [Fire Code Enforcement Grievance](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/fire-code-enforcement-grievance): public-safety
- [Memorial Ring of Honor Maintenance](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/memorial-ring-of-honor-maintenance): parks-rec
- [Child Abuse Prevention Month](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/child-abuse-prevention-month): public-safety
- [Crime Victims' Rights Week](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/crime-victims-rights-week): public-safety
- [Proclamation](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/proclamation): parks-rec
- [Student Government Visit](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/student-government-visit): schools
- [Veterans](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/veterans): public-safety
- [Alzheimer's Awareness](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/alzheimers-awareness): public-safety
- [Juneteenth](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/juneteenth): public-safety
- [Retirement](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/retirement): business-jobs
- [Introduction](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/introduction): business-jobs
- [Hurricane Recovery](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/hurricane-recovery): development
- [Broadband Infrastructure Expansion](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/broadband-infrastructure-expansion): business-jobs
- [Economic Development](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/economic-development): business-jobs
- [Flood Mitigation Grant Program](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/community/flood-mitigation-grant-program): public-safety


## Officials (27)

- [Matt Sebesta](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/matt-sebesta): County Judge
- [Jay Burridge](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/jay-burridge): Commissioner, Precinct 1
- [Ryan Cade](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/ryan-cade): Commissioner, Precinct 2
- [Stacy L. Adams](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/stacy-l-adams): Commissioner, Precinct 3
- [David Linder](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/david-linder): Commissioner, Precinct 4
- [Freddie Archie](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/freddie-archie): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Nancy Davis](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/nancy-davis): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Mari Crittenden](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/mari-crittenden): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Nancy Wollam](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/nancy-wollam): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Brandy Groth](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/brandy-groth): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Kimberly Dugas](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/kimberly-dugas): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Jaclyn George](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/jaclyn-george): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Michelle Graham](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/michelle-graham): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Kathleen J. Woods](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/kathleen-j-woods): Board Member — Brazoria County Bail Bond Board
- [Madison Polston](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/madison-polston): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Jerome Aldrich](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/jerome-aldrich): Board Member — Brazoria County Bail Bond Board
- [Tammy McGaughey](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/tammy-mcgaughey): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Liz Sitta](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/liz-sitta): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Layni Cade](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/layni-cade): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Shana Kutac](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/shana-kutac): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Carolynn Waites](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/carolynn-waites): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Frank Goodoff](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/frank-goodoff): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Michele Allison](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/michele-allison): Board Member — Brazoria County Child Welfare Board
- [Thomas J. "Tom" Selleck](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/thomas-j-tom-selleck): Criminal District Attorney — Administration
- [Angela Dees](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/angela-dees): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Joyce Hudman](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/joyce-hudman): County Clerk — Administration
- [Connie Garner](https://brazoria-county.myopentexas.org/officials/connie-garner): County Auditor — Administration